Accessibility & Communication Internship 2027

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The annual auawirleben theatre festival brings international theatre productions to Bern for two weeks each May. The programme includes both productions from the independent theatre scene and those from municipal theatres. auawirleben’s open definition of theatre also allows for the inclusion of dance, installations, performance art and hybrid forms. The defining element of the programme is the festival theme, which changes each year. auawirleben 2027 will take place from 19 to 30 May.

We are looking for someone to take up an internship in accessibility & communication (February to May 2027)

The level of employment increases over the four months as follows:
February: 30% | March & April: 50% | 1–16 May: 50% | 17–31 May: 100%

This internship focuses on the festival’s interface with the audience. At auawirleben, we take a holistic approach to communication, outreach, accessibility and ticketing. Our aim is to make the festival as accessible as possible to as many audience members as possible, to introduce the audience to the artistic projects in a well-informed manner, and thereby to foster an open atmosphere and proactive engagement at the events.

Your responsibilities

• Assisting with advertising and public relations

• Helping with accessibility measures

• Induction and working as an ‘Access Friend’ during the festival

• Assisting with ticketing and general audience services

• General office tasks before and during the festival

Responsibilities will be allocated by mutual agreement, taking into account individual interests and skills.

Your profile

• Enthusiasm for contemporary theatre forms

• A particular interest in the audience-facing side of event organisation

• Motivated and reliable

• Flexible and able to cope with pressure (particularly in the run-up to and during the festival)

• Very good written German, good English

We offer

• A varied insight into communications work and efforts to ensure accessibility at an international theatre festival

• Insight into many other aspects of festival work

• The opportunity to work independently and on your own initiative within a small team

• Individual support tailored to your personal interests and skills

• The gross monthly salary for a full-time role is CHF 1,500

Within our team, we foster a working environment that focuses on individual skills and abilities and is characterised by open communication and a strong team spirit.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for candidates whose CVs may seem somewhat atypical for this role, and we particularly encourage applications from people who bring perspectives that are under-represented in the local cultural scene: people with hearing, visual or mental health impairments, neurodivergent people, people with a migrant background, BIPOC, and trans/inter/non-binary/agender people. Please note: Our office is not fully wheelchair accessible.

For further information, please contact us at kontakt@auawirleben.ch or on 077 484 71 37 (Mon, Tue, Wed). We look forward to receiving applications by Sunday 15 November 2026 via email to: kontakt@auawirleben.ch

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2026 at our office at

Viktoriastrasse 70, 3013 Bern. We will reimburse travel expenses for the interviews. If necessary, we will cover any additional costs related to accessibility.